For people who grew up in homes with very controlling or abusive parents, it can be difficult to distinguish between control and concern in dating relationships. Women and men with a history of love ...

It's easy to recognize people around us who want to control us and other people. It's harder to recognize controlling behaviors of our own! What is a controlling person? It's someone who needs to have ...

The article discusses why Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Capricorn can exhibit controlling behaviors rooted in their astrological traits. It explains the influence of their ruling planets on their need for ...

Sometimes people try to assert power over others and control situations. They may do this out of anxiety because they worry that things will go wrong if they do not maintain control. In other cases, ...

The way a boy grows up, and the connection he has with his mother, can greatly affect him as an adult man. So, if a man has ...

Being a mother is the most challenging job in the world, even with the help of a loving partner or other family member. We must recognize the additional difficulties facing mothers in abusive and ...

Many readers have let me know that my pieces about the signs of controlling behavior and the steps to take in leaving a controlling relationship have resonated with them. Unfortunately, emotionally ...